Fraternity of Priests

The Fraternity Conference: Organization and Content

Purpose: To give priests the vision, formation and support to respond with enthusiasm to the fullness of their priesthood.

What is the Conference: The Fraternity is a four day “retreat” designed to give information and an experience of the Fraternity and the style of life it entails. It begins on Monday noon and ends on Thursday noon. While the basic schedule is set, it is adaptable depending on the schedule of the retreat. During the retreat sessions of reconciliation, healing and empowerment are incorporated. An emphasis is on personalizing, through experience, the presented material.

Requirements:

1. A group of priests in a diocese or area who are interested in learning more about the Fraternity of Priests.

2. All expenses and travel paid for the Retreat Master.

3. An overnight facility for all participants.

Organizational Procedures:

1. Interested priests (including Religious) should meet together and pray for the Lord’s direction.

2. Select the priest who would be most capable of organizing a Fraternity Conference.

3. Make a list of possible candidates in your area. Divide this list among those present at the meeting. Approach these men personally and explain the Fraternity to them. Give them a copy of the Fraternity brochure (available from the Fraternity of Priests office).

4. Invite your contacts to a meeting where you would discuss the Fraternity. Ask for commitments to a 4 day Fraternity Conference and consider possible dates.

5. Notify and receive your Bishop’s permission to have a Fraternity Conference in the Diocese.

6. Contact the Fraternity Office by mail, email or phone. Send the following information:

A. Name, address and phone number of priest coordinator

B. Names, addresses and phone numbers of priests interested in conference.

C. verbal assurance that your Bishop was notified and gave his permission for such a conference.

D. Alist of possible dates for the conference.

E. Name of the nearest airport.

F. Suggested means of handling expenses.

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Phone: 740-283-4400
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E-mail: contact@fraternityofpriests.org